More facilities for Wanni civilians entering cleared areas

Vavuniya: The Resettlement and Diaster Relief Services Ministry will release Rs. 13 million to the District Secretary Vavuniya for provision of relief services to those entering Government controlled areas from uncleared areas of Killinochchi and Mullaitivu, Minister Rishad Bathiudeen said yesterday.

So far, 182 persons have entered Vavuniya from uncleared areas. More people are expected to come to Vavuniya. A committee has been appointed under the chairmanship of the District Secretary to provide relief to those arriving in Vavuniya.

Minister Bathiudeen said the Government has made arrangements to establish welfare centres to house them safely. Cooked meals, Dry rations, drinking water, electricity, health and sanitation facilities will also be provided to them, he said.

Meanwhile, three civilians from uncleared areas of Mulliyaweli and Nedunkerni in Mullaitivu arrived at the Omanthai Entry/Exit point seeking Forces protection yesterday morning.